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Germany ADAC Road Map Set
Germany on a set of 20 double-sided road maps at 1:200,000 from ADFC ‘“ the equivalent of Britain’s AA. Cartography is the same as in MairDumont’s perennially popular ‘Marco Polo’ series at the same scale, but presented in a smaller format and with more prominent highlighting of interesting locations. The set is supplied in sturdy zipped pouch with also includes a separate booklet containing an index. Each map covers two numbers shown on our coverage image (1+2. 3+6, 4+5, 7+11, 8+9, 10+14, 12+13, 15+18, 16+17 and 19+20) conveniently combining adjoining regions.The maps boldly stress main roads and motorways in strong colours and main towns in large letters, but also show minor roads and villages in considerable detail. Road information includes toll roads, traffic restrictions and seasonal closures, gradient marking for steep roads, scenic routes, border checkpoints with restrictions, etc. Motorway services clearly indicate types of facilities available there. Railway network includes narrow gauge and tourist lines, and indicates car-loading terminal. Ferry connections show passenger only or car transport with, where appropriate, seasonal dates. Picturesque towns and natural areas of interest are prominently highlighted in contracting colours. Other tourist information includes campsites and youth hostels, various landmarks, ADFC offices, etc. The maps are particularly good for identifying geographical features: mountain and hill chains, valleys, national parks, etc, Latitude and longitude grid is drawn at intervals of 10`. An index for all 20 maps is in a separate 71-page booklet. Map legend, conveniently shown on both sides, is in German and English.